Candy Cane Hearts
Make your holidays extra special with delightful Candy Cane Hearts! These charming treats combine the festive flair of candy canes with a rich chocolate filling, perfect for gifting or serving at celebrations. Their unique heart shape and minty flavor make them a standout dessert that everyone will love. Easy to make and customizable with various chocolate flavors, these Candy Cane Hearts are sure to impress guests and loved ones alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 large candy canes
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips (or candy coating)
- 12 oz white chocolate chips (or candy coating)
- 1 cup candy cane bits
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Unwrap the candy canes and arrange them in pairs on the baking sheet, forming hearts.
- Bake for 5-8 minutes until soft enough to shape but not melted.
- Remove from the oven and carefully mold each pair into a heart shape; allow to cool.
- Melt both types of chocolate in separate microwave-safe bowls in short bursts, stirring frequently.
- Fill the centers of the hearts with melted chocolate, topping with crushed candy cane bits.
- Refrigerate until chocolate is set before serving or gifting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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